Hybrid Online Paraeducator at Richard Mckenna Charter High School

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in monitoring student progress; modify materials and explain instructions and words as necessary.
• Attend and participate in a variety of assigned meetings, committees, conferences, trainings, in-services, and/or special events as required.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects as assigned; ensure student understanding of class rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions and providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly demeanor, and general guidance.
• Assist team members with the implementation of academic and behavioral support plans; reinforce positive behaviors and academic performance; reinforce social and behavioral skills as directed; proactively observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, managing student behavior, reporting concerns, and responding during an emergency.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing, duplicating, and filing a variety of materials; prepare necessary student and program paperwork; maintain student records and files; process various forms and applications as assigned.
• Read to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition as directed.
• Reinforce instruction to students with learning disabilities and language, communication, and behavioral problems; confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the individual needs of students.
• Comply with schedules, policies, regulations, procedures, orders, and directives of the principal or designated supervisor.
• Exhibit professionally appropriate interpersonal skills, including but not limited to tact, patience, flexibility, and courtesy.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including but not limited to a computer and assigned software applications.
• Act in a professional, respectful manner whenever conducting school business, or when it is reasonably expected the Employee would be viewed as a representative of the school.
• Work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Actively protect student/family privacy and confidentiality.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Basic record-keeping and filing techniques, including the use of Google Workspace, including email, sharing documents, editing documents, and working in spreadsheets.
• Basic understanding of child development and human behavior.
• Videoconferencing software such as Google Meet or Zoom.
• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Instructional methods and techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Working with students with behavioral challenges and/or special needs.
• Subjects taught in schools such as arithmetic, reading, writing, grammar, and spelling.
• Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary in all forms of communication.
• State Education Code, local, state, and federal laws, codes, regulations, and requirements.

ABILITY TO

• Assist with instruction and related activities in a virtual meeting room.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Establish positive and healthy relationships among youth.
• Monitor, observe, collect data, and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Operate standard office and classroom equipment, including a computer.
• Perform a variety of general clerical support duties related to classroom and program activities.
• Perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and course instruction of students.
• Provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned to a designated instructional program.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs and/or at-risk youth.
• Analyze and evaluate situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance as assigned.
• Safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Work confidentially and with discretion.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Provide a professional, distraction-free workspace at all times.
• Travel to the school Central office in Mountain Home, ID, at least once per week.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, GED, or State High School Proficiency certificate.
• Employment is conditional on the successful completion of provided Paraeducator training programs.
• Employment is conditional upon passing a state fingerprint and background check.
• Sufficient experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Home Office and/or school central office building. Home office conditions must meet established professional standards and be free of distractions and outside interruptions such as pets and other people, including children.
• Daily availability from 8 AM to 3 PM on school days.
• Small group meetings.
• Frequent virtual video conference meetings.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: